Legal Assistant

ROLEWe are seeking a Legal Assistant to support the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) in the Washington Regional Office in Washington, DC. In this role, you will provide administrative support for MSPB operations by supporting day-to-day office needs and appeal processing activities.This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.Apply today!RESPONSIBILITIESReceive incoming telephone calls/visitors, determine the nature of their business, and refer calls to the appropriate staffAssist with the receipt and distribution of incoming mail for the agencyCreate paper files, indexes, and other documents as neededTab and file paper records for quick retrievalEnter data and type consistently on a personal computerUse office equipment to conduct daily office workOperate personal computers, fax machines, and copy machines as neededScan documents using office scanners and mail equipmentCommunicate with court reporters to schedule telephone conferencesCoordinate in-person hearings and video hearings with external customersInitiate inquiries regarding case processing for the Administrative JudgeRespond to appeal inquiries on behalf of the Administrative JudgeAddress questions from the public, appellants, and representatives at the Supervisory Paralegal Specialist's directionExplain general Board procedures for potential, pending, and past appealsREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIESKnowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the legal fieldREQUIRED EXPERIENCE2-4 years of experience in the administrative field or in a related legal assistant areaEDUCATIONHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredUndergraduate degree preferredLOCATIONWashington, D.C. 20419TELEWORKTelework is not authorizedCLEARANCEU.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal governmentCLIENTU.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)TRAVELTravel is not requiredWORK HOURS40 hours8 hours a day5 days a weekEMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONEmployment Classification Eligibility-NonexemptRELOCATIONNot eligible for relocation benefits******************KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.